Tuned-In Realtor

It was a little close to home (literally), but Geoff explains why you should always make sure your home appraiser does NOT do a drive by. This can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars!

It always pays to be honest! Even when you're sure your current home is going to sell, this is why you need to make sure you include contingencies in your contract.

I'm going to start using this as a checklist! How many boxes can you check off?

Want to buy a new home? We are entering the best time of year to get deals in new construction! Geoff explains how it works.

Geoff answers your questions from tunedinrealtor.com and on social media (mrgeoffsilvius). It's a lot of family drama, including a daughter who wants to live with her boyfriend, what to price your home to sell to a parent, and a guy who doesn't want his grandmother's house!

There are many ways to sell a home. But you may not know about the secret lists of properties that are for sale. Geoff is joined by Frank Monacelli of Nino Properties to talk about this very secret!

A new report by Texas Realtors shows that more people are buying condos in 2021 and the best prices are in Houston.

If you lost power during Nicholas, it may seem like a good time to buy a generator. But here's how you know if you can put things on your property.

It's some magic number and you won't find it in an algorithm. Here's how you know what your home is actually worth?

You might actually pay less for a much nicer rental. But you need to know what to ask for!

Here are some of the most popular scams that landlords face. And if you're a renter, you should know what landlords might not like about your application.

Geoff got a bunch of your questions on social media: how much should we spend on a house? How is Hurricane Ida affecting the rental market? How long should we extend our lease as we wait for our house to be built?

It's only a couple of pages long, but if you really want to know about the condition of a house, the Sellers Disclosure might answer a bunch of your questions. Here's how you know it's a good one...

Thanks to the internet, brick and mortar stores were already going away. But because of the pandemic, commercial property is more empty than ever. Frank Monacelli joins Geoff to talk about the future of your office space and the stores we shop!

There's a HUGE difference between having your house on the market and actually trying to sell it. Don't be like this one listing that Geoff found this past week!

Geoff takes your questions! Includes more questions about how Ida may affect the Houston rental market, when it's okay to back out of a deal and pricing your home for a family member to buy.

Ian McClintic of Early, McClintic and McMillan joined Geoff to analyze the overall investment market. You may be surprised to hear how the pandemic has affected home buying in Houston!

During their discussion of the Houston rental market, Geoff and Frank Monacelli talked about how Ida might make similar impacts on Houston like Katrina did back in 2005.

Knowing what kind of buyer you are will help your decision-making process. Geoff gives two different types that may describe you!

With so many homes receiving multiple offers, some buyers are concerned their offer wasn't even given to the seller. Geoff explains the rules and how you can make sure your offer is at least a *chance* to win.

The Arizona Coyotes are looking for a new home. What would it take for pro hockey to work in Houston? Will we finally end up with every major sports league? Daniel Soter of NHL To Houston adds his knowledge to the conversation.

The latest numbers are out and we are still seeing record numbers in Houston (and Texas) (and the country)! Frank Monacelli joins Geoff with the numbers that mean the most.

We all want to make a great deal, but don't make these mistakes when you're buying a home.

Every city has differences. In real estate, there are some things that are unique in Houston. But don't fear! Geoff is here to make things less complex!!

At a time when everyone wants to do it themselves, you need to consider what you want to pay for real estate vs what you HAVE TO pay. Here's where a Realtor saves you money that you didn't even know about.